[alfa] Fwd: FISPA Device instead of alternative Spica fuel pump?

[Kevin Trent <trentkc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 16:16:22 -0400
> To: alfa@domain.elided
> From: Kevin Trent <trentkc@domain.elided>
> Subject: FISPA Device instead of alternative Spica fuel pump?
>
> I took the FISPA device, which I'm assuming to be a pressure regualtor, 
> and installed it on the output side of the injection pump in the '73 
> berlina.  Before the installation, the Berlina's fuel pressure light would 
> come on with the ignition and never go off;  after FISPA device 
> installation, the pressure light goes on for a second then goes off - 
> engine not started in either case.
>
> The Berlina starts, idles and revs fine, and the fuel pressure light stays 
> off.  However  this is a static test in the garage and I didn't drive or 
> road rest it.  The fuel pump buzzes normally, not labored (as when the 
> output fuel line is totally pinched off).
>
> Unfortunately it is pouring rain, and Easter dinner is on the table.  More 
> to come...
>
> //kct, Powell TN
UPDATE: I just took it for a test drive, and on the trip to the gas 
station, the fuel pressure light would come on under acceleration at 
4000.  After a fill up, the fuel pressure light seemed to come on at 
earlier rpm and load.  So, I guess the FISPA device won't help with fuel 
pressure much above idle or light load. //kct  
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